Course Overview:
The “Project Planning and Scheduling Using MS Project” course is designed to equip participants with the skills needed to effectively use Microsoft Project for managing projects. MS Project is one of the most powerful tools for project planning and scheduling, helping managers and teams organize work, manage resources, and track progress efficiently.
Course Objectives:
- Introduce participants to MS Project and its key functions in project management.
- Teach how to create project schedules, assign resources, and set timelines for tasks.
- Develop skills for tracking project progress and analyzing performance.
- Enhance the ability to create detailed reports using MS Project to show project progress and analyze variances.
Training Content:
- Introduction to MS Project: Overview of the software, its features, and its importance in project management.
- Setting Up a New Project: How to create a new project, define objectives, and set timelines.
- Task Planning: Adding tasks, determining duration, and defining task dependencies.
- Resource Management: Assigning resources to projects and managing their costs.
- Creating the Schedule: Using tools to develop and adjust the project schedule.
- Tracking and Monitoring Progress: How to update tasks and track project progress using baselines.
- Reporting: Creating various reports to display project status, including time-based and financial reports.
- Tips and Best Practices: Guidance for improving MS Project usage and avoiding common pitfalls.
Target Audience:
This course is designed for:
- Project managers and administrative project assistants.
- Engineers and planners.
- Team leaders and supervisors.
- Students in project management or engineering who want to improve their project management skills.
- Anyone interested in enhancing their skills in project planning and scheduling.
